Polaris Industries, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, sales were $900,647,000 against $781,969,000 a year ago. Operating income was $134,877,000 against $93,130,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $34,382,000 against $96,519,000 a year ago. Net income was $88,064,000 or $1.24 per share against $63,899,000 or $0.90 per share a year ago.

For the full year, sales were $3,209,782,000 against $2,656,949,000 a year ago. Operating income was $478,425,000 against $349,924,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $479,843,000 against $346,626,000 a year ago. Net income was $312,310,000 or $4.40 per share against $227,575,000 or $3.20 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $416,115,000 against $302,530,000 a year ago. Purchase of property and equipment was $103,083,000 against $84,484,000 a year ago. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the 2012 period was due primarily to the increase in net income and improved working capital.